We cannot say it better than our coach Henning: Planning for 30 seconds as your initial statement is a good target when preparing for these questions. The interviewer might dig deeper and ask follow-up questions bringing up the total time spent on the question, but for practicing the first pitch this is a great tool.
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What’s the best way to prepare for the personal fit interview?
Some people say, you cannot really prepare for the personal fit part, but you definitely can! Prepare your answers and their structure first by yourself and then with other case partners or coaches. Make sure that convey your personality, make you stand out and go into detail while staying structured. For more tips, read our free Case Interview Basics articles on personal fit, our article on why consulting and have a look at all the Q&As on this topic.
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On PrepLounge, you will find all the material you need for your preparation:
- Articles on personal fit to understand why it is important and how to impress the interviewer (Why consulting?)
- Stress Questions to practice personal fit questions on your own
- Case Partners to practice personal fit interviews with other candidates
- Coaches to really bring your personal fit stories to the next level
- Integrated FIT Guide for MBB by Clara as an additional guide specifically tailored to the fit interview at MBB
- Consulting Q&A for any additional questions you may have
Where can I find a list of questions to prepare for the personal fit part?
Find the list of stress questions in our Consulting Q&A and also more threads on the topic, e.g.: What are some typical personal fit questions in a McKinsey interview?
